# Software Engineer III [Tower Research Capital](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/tower-research-capital.md) · New York · United States · [Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/site-reliability-engineering-sre.md) Tower Research Capital is hiring a Software Engineer III in New York. Posted 2026-07-07; applications close 2026-09-05. **Apply**: https://www.tower-research.com/open-positions/?gh_jid=8049054 Posted 3d ago. ## Role details ## Overview Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities. Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization. Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world-class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance. At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best. At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential. ## Responsibilities - Design, implement and manage highly scalable and efficient services on a hybrid cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes/Docker on public and private cloud - Contribute to the efficiency and reliability of the build system by improving and maintaining tools like CMake, Buck2 - Develop and maintain a system for dependency and release management to ensure the smooth deployment of software updates - Optimize the CI/CD system for reliability, performance, and scalability - Ensure infrastructure is resilient, secure, and scalable to meet the demands of the development team and business needs - Understand the needs of development teams and evangelize appropriate open-source and proprietary tools to push the boundaries of automation and productivity ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field - One (1) year of experience in the job offered or related occupation - Skills with the following required: - C++, Rust, Python, and Bash - Kubernetes and public cloud platforms like GCP - Git, including development workflows on Gitlab or Github - Experience with Linux fundamentals - Writing code for high frequency trading systems - Building tools for exchange simulators Skills may be gained through academic coursework and concurrently while pursuing academic studies. Anticipated New York annual base salary range $194,500 to $230,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus. ## How to Apply If interested, in addition to applying here you can email your resume indicating job # ID 00093411 to Tower HR at us-ta@tower-research.com. ## Benefits Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, in the heart of NYC’s Financial District, with a global presence across offices worldwide. At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. We foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive — without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected and great ideas win. Our benefits include: - Generous paid time off policies - Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region - Hybrid working opportunities - Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily - In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more) - Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more) - Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving - Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year - Workshops and continuous learning opportunities At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together. Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer. ## Applying to this role This Software Engineer III role at Tower Research Capital runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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